Hobbies To Pass The Time
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Five hobby ideas to pass the time, where patience is
the key

Most hobbies are given up on not long after they are started, mostly people
because people today have immediacy issues. We can probably thank the rising popularity of things like next day
delivery for that. Once we realise that we can’t expect immediate results from everything that we do, the hobbies
that we choose can become much more enjoyable.

Here are some of our favourite long term hobbies, where patience is most certainly
a virtue.

Learning a new
language

Whatever your initial motivation whether it be for a new job, a holiday or just
for the fun of itlearning a new language takes time but it is very rewarding.

If the simple act of it wasn’t enough consider the fact that it can boost overall
brain power and stall the onset of dementia. That isn’t the end of if it though, as multitasking skills are also
greatly improved.

If you happen to have an
old typewriter sitting around, you should consider writing as your hobby to pass the time.
(Image from Flickr)

Writing

Us humans have beens scribbling since, well, the dawn of man. Cave paintings may
not be writing as we see it, but they were created to tell a story and convey ideas which is the same thing.
Ancient Egyptians used Hieroglyphs - are you going to tell them they couldn’t write?

Whatever you wish to write,
it all counts. Diaries, short stories, novels… For many people the act of writing is therapeutic as well as
being a way to pass the time - not to mention potentially make some money.

Learn to play a musical
instrument

Like writing, music has been as much a part of human evolution as the opposable
thumb. It has been bringing people together for thousands of years, and continues to make people happy the world
over.

Learning a musical instrument, can be a lot of fun, too and you canlearn how to play acoustic guitar with
guitar tricks to make it even more tactile and engaging.

Urban
exploration

Fancy the idea of being the Lara Croft of your city? Provided that you have the
correct safety gear and you make sure that you are not trespassing or breaking any other local laws, urban
exploration can masses of fun.

Try exploring your city in a way that you never have before - its tunnels, hidden
areas and bridges can be exhilarating. This one isn’t exactly patience testing, but it does require a special kind
of dedication.

If 'green finger' is your forte and you have time to spare, guerilla gardening
could become an extreme hobby for you. (Image by
Freeimages.com)

Become a Guerrilla
gardener

The fruits of your labour will take some time to become apparent, but it is well
worth it. If you never thought gardening could be an extreme sport… You are right but it is still an enormous
amount of fun.

What happens, is that you plant fruit and vegetables in public spaces -
effectively turning the unused parts of your community into a larder that anybody can make use of. This is best
done at night and in total secrecy. You won’t get into trouble, but people it will become a local gossip point for
years to come. Hopefully, it canencourage
others to do the same.

You see, long term hobbies don’t have to be boring and they can even be very
tasty!